Tuesday March 3, 2015

The adage “adversity breeds success” rings especially true for those of us in the sustainable business field. Through innovative solutions to complex global challenges such as climate change, human rights, and supply chain transparency, corporate sustainability leaders have successfully turned adversity on its head, helping accelerate progress for us all.

At our BSR Conference in New York last fall, we welcomed inspiring leaders who spoke passionately about helping people lead better lives, changing the world, developing a new chapter of capitalism, and finding solutions to entrenched problems. (Watch our new highlight video here, or below.)

The word “resilience” is a powerful one, with multiple meanings. While discussing the concept recently with a BSR colleague, he mentioned the Japanese art of kintsugi, or golden repair, in which broken pottery is pieced together using bits of gold or other precious metals. Through this process of repair, the art piece becomes even more beautiful and valuable, ensuring its usefulness and effectiveness for the future—a concept of true resilience.

At our BSR Conference 2015, this November 3-5 in San Francisco, we’ll be exploring all of these facets of resilience—including resilient leadership, corporations, communities, systems, and more. We hope you’ll join us to explore how business can thrive in the midst of global challenges and emerge even stronger as a result.

Reports

The ninth annual BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Survey provides insights into the world of sustainable business and aims to identify common perceptions and practices of corporate sustainability professionals.

Blog

This year's Conference—at a new venue in Huntington Beach—comes at a time when technology, economics, and politics are rewriting the sustainability playbook. And at this moment in history, business leadership is essential.

About Us

BSR is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Learn more about BSR’s 25 years of leadership in sustainability.